BackyardastrophotographerAndrew McCarthyis willing to do whatever it takes to get the shot that he’s after.

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy recently captured the International Space Station passing in front of the moon.

An ISS transit happens in less than a second, so there is little room for error.

From Kepler with Love by Andrew McCarthy

He used two telescopes to ensure that he wouldn’t miss the big moment.

ISS Transiting the Moon by Andrew McCarthy

Astrophotography Setup by Andrew McCarthy

Astrophotography Setup by Andrew McCarthy

ISS Transit by Andrew McCarthy